Abiko, Chiba

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Abiko
我孫子市
Location of Abiko
Abiko's location in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Chiba Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 43.19 km² (16.68 sq mi)
Population (as of September 1, 2006)
     Total 133,195
Location 35°52′N, 140°2′E
Symbols
Tree Zelkova serrata
Flower Azalea
Bird Coot
Symbol of Abiko
Flag
Abiko Government Office
Address 〒270-1192
Abiko-shi,
1858 Banchi
Phone number 04-7185-1111
Official website: Abiko City

Abiko (我孫子市 Abiko-shi?) is a city located in northwestern Chiba, Japan, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The name of city literally means "My Grandson".

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[edit] History

Situated near the Teganuma (手賀沼) marsh area, in former times Abiko was as a stopping post on the Mito road (水戸街道 Mito kaidō), halfway between Kogane and Toride.

Abiko was incorporated as a town in 1955, and as a city on July 1, 1970.

Notable past and current residents include:

Abiko is also the home of the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology.

[edit] Point of Interests

  • Akebonoyama Park
  • Abiko City Museum of Birds
  • Abiko City Library

[edit] Transportation

Abiko Station is located on the Joban Line and Narita Line.

[edit] External links

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